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How to get fromLos Angeles to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LAX - MEL
    18h 20m
    $661–1,518

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SBA - MEL
    26h 37m
    $576–1,838

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane LAX - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train
    23h 17m
    $853–2,964

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SAN - MEL
    23h 38m
    $604–2,113

  5. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PSP - MEL
    26h 40m
    $701–2,387

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane LAX - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain train
    26h 4m
    $793–2,658

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,780.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 20m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Qantas, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours.

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